I can't stress enough how important your prep and aftercare is! Please follow these instructions for the best outcome of your procedure...
>HERE'S HOW TO GET YOUR SKIN READY...
-Do Not wax or tint your eyebrows 3 days before the procedure.
-Do Not tan two weeks prior, I can not work on a sunburned face.
-Do Not have any type of facial/peel two weeks prior. Or electrolysis on your brows one week prior.
-Discontinue Vitamin A/Retinol products one month prior.
-Do Not work out the day of the procedure.
-Do not have Botox three weeks prior.
-Do Not take Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Fish oils,Vit E, or any supplements that may thin the blood one week prior.
-Do Not drink alcohol 24-48 hrs before your procedure.
-Do Not consume coffee or any other caffeinated drink day of your appt. after is ok.
>HERE'S WHAT TO DO FOLLOWING YOUR PROCEDURE...
-The day of: Absorb
Gently blot the area with clean tissue to absorb excess lymph fluid. Do this several times a day until oozing has stopped. Removing this liquid prevents hardening of the lymph.
-Days 1-7 Wash:
Wash daily with a MILD face wash to remove bacteria and dead skin. (don't worry, this does not remove pigment!) You can wash morning and night using a very light touch using your fingertips. make sure all soap in rinsed thoroughly. Gently Pat dry using a clean tissue. DO NOT use any cleansing products containing glycolic,lactic,or AHA acids, or any exfoliants.
-Day 1-7 Moisturize:
Apply rice grain amount of aftercare cream, spread it across treated area, be sure not to over-apply as this will suffocate your skin and delay healing. It should barely be noticeable. Never put the cream on wet or damp brows.
> IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
-Use a fresh pillowcase
-Let any scabbing or dry skin naturally exfoliate away. Picking can cause scarring or loss of color.
-No facials, botox, chemical treatments, or microdermabrasion for 4 weeks
-Avoid hot, sweaty exercise for one week.
-Avoid direct sun exposure or tanning for 4 weeks after. Wear a hat!
-Avoid long hot showers or steam for the first 10 days after.
-Avoid sleeping on your face for the first 10 days after.
-Avoid swimming, lakes, ocean, hot tubs for the first 10 days after.
-Avoid topical make up including sunscreen the area for two weeks
-Do Not rub, pick or scratch area while healing!
>IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT SHOWERING:
Limit your showers to 5 minutes so you do not create too much steam. Keep your face out of the water while you wash your body, hair. Your face should only be getting wet at very end of your shower. Avoid excessive rinsing and hot water on your brows.
>ONCE HEALED:
These are some things that could prematurely lighten your tattoo...
Sun exposure, chlorine, glycolic acids, peels, exfoliation.
If you are having any type of laser procedure done to your face, please inform the laser technician as they may darken, lighten, or discolor the tattooed area.
